Spindling is the name given to the process
of making metals pass through rollers and attenuating them. Where roller bearings are made up of bronze, brass or similar
materials, surface in contact wears off metal in time and it
becomes necessary to change the bearing. Kestamid® provides
greater advantages in this application as it is more resistant and
cheaper than steel, brass and similar materials.
Moreover it is necessary to lubricate these metal
bearings periodically. Special spindle bearing lubricants are present in
the market for this purpose. Obviously Kestamid® does not require
lubrication.
Kestoil® and Kestlub® are even more advantageous where
lubrication is impossible or limited. They provide superior
performance in spindle bearings and roller heads. Kestamid-HS®
is
stabilized for good performance in high temperatures. Compared to others, it has a
longer life in applications at 80°C and above; therefore is more
economical under these circumstances.
In couplers that connect spindles to the engine, Kestamid® sliding
purlins are intensively used.
